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Ministry of Defence
Goa Maritime Symposium – 2018
Towards fostering friendly relations with our maritime neighbours, the Indian Navy, through the Naval War College, Goa is hosting the ‘Goa Maritime Symposium – 2018’ on 16th October2018. The event, which is a follow-on to the maiden Goa Maritime Conclave held in 2017, is likely to be attended by senior naval officers and representatives from 16 Indian Ocean littoral countries, which include Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand from South East Asia; Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka from India’s immediate neighbourhood: the island nations of Seychelles, Mauritius and Maldives; Oman in West Asia; and South Africa, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique from Africa.
Aimed at establishing academic excellence and sharing of ideas amongst India’s maritime neighbours, the symposium will facilitate interaction between senior representatives of navies and maritime agencies in the Indian Ocean Region on common issues of maritime interest. With the Indian Ocean becoming the locus of the 21st century strategic landscape, the symposium will play a constructive role in bringing together stakeholders that have a role in evolving strategies, policies and implementation mechanisms in the maritime domain.
Nestled in the lush environs of North Goa, the venue for the Conclave, INS Mandovi, and the adjoining, imposing Aguada Fort, are a fitting tribute to the rich maritime history, culture and traditions of Goa, which date all the way back to the second century BC. With its ties to the past and vista into the future, the venue will add a unique flavour to the planned deliberations.
The theme for the one day symposium is “Building Stronger Maritime Partnerships in IOR.” The focus of the symposium is on capacity building among IOR Navies to tackle emerging maritime threats, as well as discussing cooperative strategies for enhancing interoperability among partner maritime agencies. The event will witness eminent speakers articulating their views on these important issues, which will be followed by theme based discussions. Informal meetings and social engagements are also planned to build synergy and address common concerns with greater engagement, transparency and, more importantly, friendship.
The symposium will be inaugurated by Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff.
Ministry of Culture
Signature tune of ‘Vande Bharatam’ released
Culture Ministry honoured with special prize trophy for its exemplary initiatives during Republic Day 2022
In a celebration under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the event on International Mother Language Day named "Ekam Bharatam" along with a cultural evening was hosted by the Ministry of Culture at IGNCA, Delhi on 22nd February 2022. The signature tune for "Vande Bharatam" composed by Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej and Oscar contender Bickram Ghosh was released by Minister of State for Culture & External Affairs Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi followed by a musical concert by these artists.
The ‘Vande Bharatam’ song was produced for Vande Bharatam, Nritya Utsav of Ministry of Culture presented at Rajpath,New Delhi for the national Republic Day event 2022.
Shri Govind Mohan, Secretary, Culture; Grammy winner Ricky Kej and tabla maestro Bikram Ghosh were among those present on the occasion.
The formal release of the ‘Vande Bharatam’ song by the Minister of State for Culture & External Affairs Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi was followed by the fascinating live performance by the composers of Vande Bharatam song Ricky Kej and Bikram Ghosh, leaving everyone spell-bound.
Addressing at the event, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi paid tributes to the great Gurus of Indian Culture who have helped to preserve and protect our culture down the ages. Our culture is our heritage and we must encourage the youth to take it forward, Smt Meenakashi Lekhi said.
Appreciating the richness of Vande Bharatam song, Smt Meenakashi Lekhi said that it reminds us of the spirit of Vande Mataram which inspired the countrymen to fight for their freedom. And as our forefathers dreamt of a free India, in the same way , we have to dream of shaping the vision of a New India in the coming 25 years. We are celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate 75 years of Independence and may Vande Bharatam be our force as we work towards new heights for India@100, the Minister exhorted.
While addressing at the event, Shri Govind Mohan said that the success of Vande Bharatm, Nritya Utsav is a tribute to those 480 young performers, and 4 composers who held the whole concept together, and put out an excellent performance at the Rajpath in the august presence of no less than the President and Prime Minister of the country. Furthermore, he added that the new initiatives of the Ministry of Culture like Vande Bharatam and scrolls produced at Kala-Kumbh workshops are excellent examples of the spirit of democratization of culture which is now taking over the cultural scene in the country.
The two musicians, Ricky kej and Bickram Ghosh shared that it is an honour for them to have given the score for Vande Bharatam which is a very rich piece of music and is based on Indian traditions but also has modern features and fusion.
The Ministry of Defence handed over the special trophy to Ministry of Culture in recognition of its exemplary efforts during the Republic day Event 2022.
The beautiful evening concluded with delicacies from across the country in a mini food festival. The event saw presence of various distinguished persons, artists, celebrities and media.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
India administered 86.16 lakh vaccine doses in a single day; Highest ever single day vaccination achieved in the world so far
28.87 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India reported 42,640 new cases in the last 24 hours; less than 50,000 in 91 days
India's Active Caseload declines to 6,62,521; less than 7 lakh after 79 days
2,89,26,038 Total Recoveries across the country so far
81,839 patients recovered during last 24 hours
Daily recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for the 40th consecutive day
Recovery Rate increases to 96.49%
Weekly Positivity Rate remains below 5%, currently at 3.21%
Daily positivity rate at 2.56%, less than 5% for 15 consecutive days
Testing capacity substantially ramped up – 39.40 cr tests total conducted
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Refilling of Cylinder under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna 
As on 20.06.2019, Oil Marketing Companies  have released more than 7.23 crore LPG connections under Pradhan Mantri UjjwalaYojana .
OMCs have reported that till May 2019, 1.67 crore and 1.45 crore PMUY beneficiaries have purchased the refills 4 and 5 times respectively. OMCs have also reported that nearly 86% of PMUY beneficiaries who are atleast one year old have returned for the second refill.
OMCs have reported that surveys/studies have been conducted by some Agencies/Institutes/Organizations involving PMUY beneficiaries. The use of LPG by PMUY beneficiary household depends on several factors which include food habits, cooking habits, availability and accessibility to LPG, price of LPG, availability of free firewood, cow dung etc.
This Information was given by the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 186.54 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 11,542
- Active cases stand at 0.03%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.76%
- 1,985 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,25,10,773
- 2,183 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 83.21 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 2,61,440 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
#Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCorona
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Ministry of Science & Technology
Building a sustainable and circular bio-economy to be discussed at G20 RIIG conference in Dibrugarh
Delegates from G20 members, guest countries, and International Organizations, and invited participants from the scientific community will deliberate on the ways towards building a sustainable and circular bio-economy at the G20 Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering  Conference to be held on 23-24 March 2023 at Dibrugarh, Assam, India.
Dr. S Chandrasekhar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology , Govt of India, and the G20 RIIG Chair, will lead the conference proceedings. The G20 RIIG Conference is coordinated by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. About 100 delegates and invitees are expected to participate in the conference.
The event will bring together key actors, comprising national authorities and experts from the G20 members responsible for planning, setting up new, and managing existing programs on the subject. The focus areas will include challenges and opportunities in agriculture, de-carbonization of industry, and bio-energy and bioresource management. The conference will also see deliberations on national and regional programs and country experiences, regulatory environment and public/private sector collaboration, role of Research, Development & Innovation in creating new, resource-efficient, sustainable, and more circular bio-based technologies, products and services, and cooperation between G20 members on specific thematic areas.
This interactive event will further promote active engagement between all key stakeholders, including the 3Ps , and lead towards an inclusive policy-making approach providing a conceptual framework to mainstream circular bio-economy models across different sectors. Collaborations and partnerships among G20 members and stakeholders will strengthen the global efforts toward building a circular bio-economy.
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Ministry of Defence
CHANGE OF COMMAND OF WESTERN FLEET
REAR ADMIRAL SAMEER SAXENA, NM TAKES OVER
AS FLEET COMMANDER OF SWORD ARM
The Western Fleet, known as the ‘Sword Arm’ of the Indian Navy, witnessed a change of helm on 27 December 2021 as Rear Admiral Ajay Kochhar, NM handed over the baton to Rear Admiral Sameer Saxena, NM.
Rear Admiral Saxena was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 July 1989. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla; Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and the Naval War College, Newport, USA. A Navigation and Direction specialist, his afloat appointments include being part of the Direction Team of INS Viraat and the Navigating Officer of Indian Naval Ships Kuthar, Godavari and Delhi. He also served as Executive Officer of INS Mumbai. His command tenures include command of the Mauritian Coast Guard Ship Guardian and Indian Naval Ships Kulish and Mysore. He was also the Fleet Operations Officer, Western Fleet. The officer tenanted training appointments at National Defence Academy and Centre for Leadership and Behavioural Studies. His staff appointments include a stint in the Directorate of Personnel and jobs as Naval Assistant to Chief of Naval Staff, Principal Director of Foreign Cooperation, all at IHQ MoD . He was also Naval Adviser at the High Commission of India, London. On promotion to the Flag rank, he took over duties as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff  on 05 February 2020.
Rear Admiral Kochhar, NM proceeds to take over as Project Director  at HQ ATVP, New Delhi.
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President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA PRESENTS PADMA AWARDS 2023
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented 3 Padma Vibhushan, 4 Padma Bhushan and 47 Padma Shri Awards for the year 2023 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today  in the presence of Vice President of India, Prime Minister, Union Minister for Home Affairs and other dignitaries.
List of Awardees of the ceremony are attached here -
Vice President's Secretariat
Sindhu is the pride of the nation and athletes like her are role models to youth: Vice President
FIT India call given by Prime Minister is apt, timely and most needed: VP
Calls for making FIT India a people’s movement
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has said PV Sindhu is the pride of the nation and that athletes like her are role models for the youth.
He spoke to the media today at his residence in Hyderabad after PV Sindhu, the BWF World Champion and the first Indian to win the gold, called on the Vice President along with her parents.
Hailing the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the 24 year old Badminton star, he said that she was a great inspiration to all the countrymen.
Complimenting Sindhu for following strict diet and undertaking rigorous and disciplined practice to achieve her goals, Shri Naidu said that the Fit India call given by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi should become a national movement. ‘Fit India is apt, timely and most needed’, he added.
The Vice President said that India has a great demographic dividend with 65% of its population below 35 years of age and observed that it was necessary to have a healthy, active and productive young work force to take the country to greater heights.
The Vice President said efforts such as Fit India are extremely relevant at a time when non-communicable diseases are on the rise due to modern lifestyles and dietary habits.
He pointed out that fitness of the body and mind would not only keep individuals alert and smart but would also give them strength to achieve their goals and become true assets to the society.
He stressed that only a healthy nation can become a wealthy nation.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
President will confer National Award for Divyangjan Empowerment 2017 on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind will confer the “National Award for Divyangjan, 2017” at a function organized by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on International Day of Persons with Disabilities i.e. 3rdDecember, 2017 in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. On this occasion, Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Minister of States for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar and Shri Ramdas Athawale will also grace the occasion.
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities i.e. 3rd December the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities , Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment presents National Awards to Individuals, Institutions, Organisations, State/District etc for their outstanding achievements and work done towards empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The National Awards are presented in 14 main categories hereunder:-
I. Best Employee/Self Employed with disabilities;
II.  Best Employers &  Best Placement Officer or Agency;
III.  Best Individual and  Best Institution working for the Cause of Persons with Disabilities;
IV. Role Model;
V. Best Applied Research or Innovation or Product Development aimed at improving the life of persons with Disabilities;
VI. Outstanding Work in the Creation of Barrier-free Environment for the Persons with Disabilities;
VII. Best District in Providing Rehabilitation Services;
VIII. Best State Channelizing Agency of National Handicapped Federation Development Corporation;
IX. Outstanding Creative Adult Persons with Disabilities;
X. Best Creative Child with Disabilities;
XI. Best Braille Press;
XII. Best “Accessible” Website;
XIII. Best State in promoting empowerment of persons with disabilities; and
XIV. Best sports person with disability.
Within stipulated date, out of the above 14 categories, 984 applications were received from 13 categories. Four Scrutiny Committees constituted by the Department as per the rules have scrutinized the nominations and were their recommendations are considered by the National Selection Committee. The National Selection Committee met on 10th and 16th November and recommended 52 persons / institutions for the awards.
Ministry of Railways
Solar and Wind Power System
Steps taken by the Government to implement Solar Power plants and Wind power plants on Indian Railways , inter-alia, are as follows:
1. 102.8 Mega Watt  rooftop solar plants commissioned.
2. 4.7 MW land based solar plants commissioned.
3. Land based solar power plant of 50 MW at Bhilai  and 2 MW at Diwana  are under execution. The plant at Diwana will be commissioned in September, 2020.
4. To further proliferate solar plants, IR plans to install solar plants of 20 GW capacity by 2030 by utilizing its vacant land. In this regard, to begin with, bids for 3 GW solar plants on vacant railway land parcels and land parcels along the railway track have already been invited. IR plans to provide these solar plants by March, 2023.
5. 103.4 MW of Wind Mill Plants have been commissioned.
Most of the works are being done on Developer mode by private partners, in which Railways do not have to incur capital expenditure.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to launch the Kindle version of Swami Chidbhavanandaji’s Bhagavad Gita on 11th March 2021
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the Kindle version of Swami Chidbhavanandaji’s Bhagavad Gita and also address the occasion, on March 11, 2021  at 10.25 AM through virtual mode. The event has been organised to commemorate the sale of over 5 lakh copies of the Swami Chidbhavanandaji’s Bhagavad Gita.
Swami Chidbhavanandaji is the founder of Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam Ashram at Thirupparaithurai, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. Swamiji has authored 186 books and all genres of literary composition. His scholarly work on the Gita is one of the most extensive books on the subject. Tamil version of the Gita with his commentaries was published in 1951, followed by the English in 1965. Its translations into Telugu, Oriya, German and Japanese were undertaken by devotees.
Ministry of Communications
GOAPEX 2021, first ever Virtual District level Philatelic exhibition
Goa |30.11.2021
Goa Postal Division today inaugurated the District level virtual Philatelic Exhibition digitally at the hands of the Chief Guest Prof Harilal.B.Menon, Vice Chancellor of Goa University, in the august presence of Col S.F.H.Rizvi , Postmaster General, Goa Region,Panaji, Dr Sudhir Jakhere, Sr. Supdt of Post offices, Goa Division and in the presence of the members of Goa Philatelic and numismatic society and eminent philatelists.
The following was released on occasion 1. Permanent Pictorial Cancellation on Fort Aguada, 2. A Special Ferry carried cover with Special cancellation, 3. Presentation pack & Postcards on Butterfly & Moth Diversity of Goa with Special cancellation, 4. A Special cover with Special cancellation on “Tin Can Mail Experiment”, Goa Philatelic and numismatic society, Goa being the proponent. Tin Can Mail Experiment was carried out with the assistance of the River Navigation Department of Goa.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest, Prof Harilal .B.Menon, congratulated the Postal fraternity for its commendable work in depicting history on stamps and suggested that perhaps stamps on cyclones as well as stamps on the many unknown scientists who helped in combating these cyclones during the past 10 yrs could be released in a chronological sequence which would help the young generation to today recollect events of history in a fun fare manner as he did in his younger days.
Col. S.F.H.Rizvi , Postmaster General, Goa Region,Panaji, extended his wishes and support in organising virtual philately exhibition.
Sr. Supdt of Post offices, Goa Division, Dr. Sudhir Jakhere, in his address highlighted the role of the department in depicting the rich socio –economic diversity of Goa through stamps and appealed to the younger generation to understand the importance of stamps.
The releases will be available for sale at Panaji Head Post Offices, Philately Bureau.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Database for Registration of Marriages
The Government of India through Ministry of External Affairs has introduced a bill titled “The Registration of Marriage of Non-Resident Indian Bill, 2019” in Rajya Sabha on February 11, 2019.
The Bill envisages  Registration of Marriages by Non-Resident Indians;  Amendment of the Passports Act, 1967; and  Amendment to the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Compulsory registration of marriage with NRI, within thirty days of marriage in India or abroad, would help create a database of the NRI marriages for better enforcement of rights under various family laws and would help to protect the various rights of the deserted spouse within a marriage.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, SmritiZubinIrani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Dr. Ramdas Athawale distributes assistive devices and aids at Samajik Adhikarita Shivir at Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing DiSabilities  in Mumbai
Divyangjan beneficiaries receive MSIED Kits, Hearing Aids and Smart Phones in the Mumbai camp held today
Mumbai, 17 September 2022
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Ramdas Athawale distributed assistive devices and aids to Divyangjans under the ADIP Scheme at Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing DiSabilities    in Bandra, Mumbai today. On the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, 72 such ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivirs’ have been organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in different parts of the country for distribution of assistive devices and aids to eligible divyang beneficiaries. The total cost of providing the devices is being borne by the Government of India
In Mumbai, AYJNISHD  and ALIMCO jointly organized the campaign with ALIMCO by conducting a diagnostic and fitment camp in the Institute campus. The assistive devices given out include MSIED Kit for mentally retarded children, Smart phone for Visually Impaired children and Hearing aids for Hearing impaired patients. In the Mumbai camp, 52 beneficiaries received hearing aids, with support services like diagnosis, digital programming, counselling and provision of batteries.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ramdas Athawale said, “Divyangjans have special abilities, using which they lead their lives. It is important that we help them. We need to guide them to the right path”. Stating that PM Shri Narendra Modi had coined the term 'Divyangjan', Dr. Athawale recalled, the Samajik Adhikarita Shivir and ADIP camp organized on Hon'ble PM's birthday  in the year 2016 at Navsari, Gujarat, had seen the participation of a record number of Divyang brothers and sisters.
Divyangjans with various types of disabilities will benefit from the distribution camp being organized today at 72 locations across the country today, said AYJNISHD  Director Dr. Arun Banik. I am confident that the camp will be successful and make the lives of our Divyang brethren better, he added.
Till date, 12 thousand Samajik Adhikarita Shivirs have been organized across the country, which benefitted 36,000 divyangjans through free distribution of assistive devices and aids. More than 4 thousand cochlear implant surgeries have also been done in these shivirs. Also, 32 thousand divyangjans have been benefitted with motorized tricycles till date.
Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities 
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